FAQs

In this section you will find answers to commonly asked questions about our vending machines. If you are uncertain about the facilities of it this is the place to look. You will realize that you get the optimal device for any imaginable requirement.
(Features and technical terms are also listed in the glossary

• Which coin validator should the coin-op machine be equipped with?

  Mechanical validation with bogus money return
  The coin validators check the diameter, the alloy and thickness of the coin. Funny money is being returned.

  Coin validators especially for token coins
  We offer coin validators for a variety of token coins. These devices only accept a specific type of token coins. The advantage of them is the minor likeliness of suffering a breakup.

  Electronic coin validator (EMP?)
  Electronic coin validators recognize different parameters of a coin. They can distinguish a variety of coins and send corresponding signals on different canals to the coin-op machine.

  Devices with coin validator and chip card unit
  In addition to paying with coins also chip cards can be used.

• What kind of display should the coin operated machine be equipped with?

  Without display
  For applications where the display of the remaining time is not necessary.

  With display for remaining time in minutes
  Display the remaining time in minutes.

  With LCD display
  LCD display for various displays, such as tariff, time, happy hour, etc.

• What runtime should the coin-op machine display?

  Only a few seconds.
  e.g. for door openers or similar.

  Up to 99 minutes
  For the operation of showers are usually 5-10 minutes. For the operation of washing machines, dryers and similar applications, running times of more than one hour are sensible.

  Up to 990 minutes
  For applications such as: sauna, lighting systems, Internet, electricity on camp sites etc. Run times of over 99 minutes are useful.

• What operating voltage (respectively switching capacity) should a coin-op machine have?

  Safety extra low voltage
  For applications in wet cells (showers) a small voltage of less than 24 V is required.

  230 V, up to 16 A switching capacity
  When connecting a device, the switching capacity of the device must be observed. For many applications a load of 16 A is required (dryer, washing machine)

  High current, 380 volts
  When 380 volts are required, a power relay is used. Either it sits directly in the coin-operated machine, or externally close to the consumer.

• When operating washing machines or dryers with the coin-op some aspects need to be considered.
  • Machines with electrical door opening require the special function 'Door opening' (i.e. Miele)
  • The runtime of the coin-op should be capable of supporting approx. 120 minutes.
  • Immediate start and topping up during run time should be possible.
  • The switching capacity should be 16 Ampere.